Andrew Diamond
Associate
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
Andrew focuses his practice on real estate finance and capital markets, representing lenders in connection with loan originations and secondary market transactions across a broad range of asset classes. His experience includes leading and advising on complex, high-value portfolio transactions involving diverse real estate projects nationwide.
A “triple Gator,” Andrew holds a Juris Doctor and a...
Andrew focuses his practice on real estate finance and capital markets, representing lenders in connection with loan originations and secondary market transactions across a broad range of asset classes. His experience includes leading and advising on complex, high-value portfolio transactions involving diverse real estate projects nationwide.
A “triple Gator,” Andrew holds a Juris Doctor and a Master’s degree in Real Estate from the University of Florida. He is a member of the firm’s Real Estate & Capital Markets team, which centers on commercial real estate finance, acquisitions, development, and leasing.
Prior to attending law school, Andrew worked as a commercial real estate appraiser and consultant, providing him with a strong business foundation and extensive experience across all major commercial asset types, including multifamily, retail, office, industrial, hospitality, mixed-use, and speculative land.
Master’s degree in Real Estate from the University of Florida. He is a member of the firm’s Real Estate & Capital Markets team, which centers on commercial real estate finance, acquisitions, development, and leasing.
Prior to attending law school, Andrew worked as a commercial real estate appraiser and consultant, providing him with a strong business foundation and extensive experience across all major commercial asset types, including multifamily, retail, office, industrial, hospitality, mixed-use, and speculative land.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins (2023)
- Summer Associate, Atlanta-based LLP (2022)
- Real Estate Analyst, Los Angeles-based investment banking firm (2020 – 2021)
- Valuation Associate, Multi-national financial services firm (2019 – 2020)
- Appraisal Associate, Multi-national business consulting firm (2018 – 2019)
- Extern, Office of Real Estate at the University of Florida (2017 – 2018)
Education
-
University of Florida Levin College of Law,
JD,
cum laude, Dean's List Honors
(2024)
- President & Founder of the Real Estate Law Association
- Mediation Chair & Competitions Coordinator of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Team
- University of Florida Hough Graduate School of Business, MS, Real Estate, Dean's List Honors (2018)
- University of Florida, BS, Finance, Dean's List Honors (2017)
Admissions
- Georgia
Industries
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins (2023)
- Summer Associate, Atlanta-based LLP (2022)
- Real Estate Analyst, Los Angeles-based investment banking firm (2020 – 2021)
- Valuation Associate, Multi-national financial services firm (2019 – 2020)
- Appraisal Associate, Multi-national business consulting firm (2018 – 2019)
- Extern, Office of Real Estate at the University of Florida (2017 – 2018)
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Mergers & Acquisitions Law (2026)
- Real Estate Law (2026)
Andrew focuses his practice on real estate finance and capital markets, representing lenders in connection with loan originations and secondary market transactions across a broad range of asset classes. His experience includes leading and advising on complex, high-value portfolio transactions involving diverse real estate projects nationwide.
A “triple Gator,” Andrew holds a Juris Doctor and a... Master’s degree in Real Estate from the University of Florida. He is a member of the firm’s Real Estate & Capital Markets team, which centers on commercial real estate finance, acquisitions, development, and leasing.
Prior to attending law school, Andrew worked as a commercial real estate appraiser and consultant, providing him with a strong business foundation and extensive experience across all major commercial asset types, including multifamily, retail, office, industrial, hospitality, mixed-use, and speculative land.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins (2023)
- Summer Associate, Atlanta-based LLP (2022)
- Real Estate Analyst, Los Angeles-based investment banking firm (2020 – 2021)
- Valuation Associate, Multi-national financial services firm (2019 – 2020)
- Appraisal Associate, Multi-national business consulting firm (2018 – 2019)
- Extern, Office of Real Estate at the University of Florida (2017 – 2018)
Education
-
University of Florida Levin College of Law,
JD,
cum laude, Dean's List Honors
(2024)
- President & Founder of the Real Estate Law Association
- Mediation Chair & Competitions Coordinator of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Team
- University of Florida Hough Graduate School of Business, MS, Real Estate, Dean's List Honors (2018)
- University of Florida, BS, Finance, Dean's List Honors (2017)
Admissions
- Georgia
Practice Areas
Industries
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Mergers & Acquisitions Law (2026)
- Real Estate Law (2026)
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